Statesman and Gentleman pen kits

[Simon Webb]

I've been buying the Statesman and Gentleman (regular and Classic, rollerball and fountain) kits from Turners Retreat for many years, I really like the weight and quality of both. Unfortunately Turners Retreat are discontinuing them and there appears to be no other UK supplier. I contacted Dayacom and they confirmed they had no other UK or EU supplier! They will sell to me directly, initially they quoted 300 MOQ but one querying they will come down to 100 MOQ but with increased prices. I'm really not in a position to order this quantity. Anyone else use these kits and have any thoughts? Group purchase maybe?

 

[flexi]

Have you checked out Axminster tools, they do some Dayacom kits or Vince at Turners Workshop....

 

[Simon Webb]

Have you checked out Axminster tools, they do some Dayacom kits or Vince at Turners Workshop....

Hi Mark, thanks but neither stock the Statesman

 

[Curly]

Exotic Blanks in the US list the Statesman in their lineup.

Pete

 

[Simon Webb]

Thanks Pete

 

[silver]

@Simon Webb Oliver’s woodturnings had them in stock a few weeks again, checked and they are still showing stock so may be worth popping over to have a look
FP

Statesman Fountain Pen Kit - Olivers Woodturning

The Statesman Fountain Pen Kit is a Pen Turners kit allowing you to create stunning pens.

www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk

RB

Statesman Roller Ball Pen Kit - Olivers Woodturning

The Statesman Roller Ball Pen Kit is a Pen Turners kit allowing you to create stunning pens.

www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk

 

[alpha1]

Wow they are expensive pen kits.

 

[Curly]

The full size Majestic is in the same category but a great pen.

Majestic Pen Kits (Full Size)

Majestic Pen Kits (Full Size) Powerful elegance! These large impressive kits come in rhodium with your choice of either 22K gold or Black TN accents.

www.exoticblanks.com

Now if you think they cost a lot check out the Great Palace Vine kit.

Dayacom Jr. Great Palace Vine Rhodium & Rhodium Rollerball Pen Kit

The inspiration behind this pen is gorgeous majestic palaces. This is one of the finest pen kits ever made by Dayacom. This incredible pen features a highly detailed vine design that will simply take your breath away. The intricate vine design is featured on the centre band, pen clip, edge of...

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Pete

 

[Simon Webb]

@Simon Webb Oliver’s woodturnings had them in stock a few weeks again, checked and they are still showing stock so may be worth popping over to have a look
FP

Statesman Fountain Pen Kit - Olivers Woodturning

The Statesman Fountain Pen Kit is a Pen Turners kit allowing you to create stunning pens.

www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk

RB

Statesman Roller Ball Pen Kit - Olivers Woodturning

The Statesman Roller Ball Pen Kit is a Pen Turners kit allowing you to create stunning pens.

www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk

@Simon Webb Oliver’s woodturnings had them in stock a few weeks again, checked and they are still showing stock so may be worth popping over to have a look
FP

Statesman Fountain Pen Kit - Olivers Woodturning

The Statesman Fountain Pen Kit is a Pen Turners kit allowing you to create stunning pens.

www.oliverswoodturning.co.uk

RB

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Exotic Blanks in the US list the Statesman in their lineup.

Pete

Thanks Pete

 

[Simon Webb]

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Thanks Pete

I've been buying the Statesman and Gentleman (regular and Classic, rollerball and fountain) kits from Turners Retreat for many years, I really like the weight and quality of both. Unfortunately Turners Retreat are discontinuing them and there appears to be no other UK supplier. I contacted Dayacom and they confirmed they had no other UK or EU supplier! They will sell to me directly, initially they quoted 300 MOQ but one querying they will come down to 100 MOQ but with increased prices. I'm really not in a position to order this quantity. Anyone else use these kits and have any thoughts? Group purchase maybe?

Ok, now ordered from Craft Supplies USA, thanks you everyone for your help.

 

[silver]

Wow they are expensive pen kits.

They are only expensive if you see the price of the kit! If you see the potential return on such kits then you would probably say they are the “most profitable” amongst pen kits.

 

[alpha1]

Up to now I have not really made any profit on any of my pens I have covered my costs but thats about it. I have quoted what I thought the pens were worth after taking into acount the time and effort thats gone into them. But I can see by the look on there face they are not going to buy the pen. No point in buying an expensive pen kit that I know I will not be able to sell.
I admire you Guys that are able to get the true value of your work but up to now that as not worked for me.
Most of my pens end up going to Charity. Maybe I need some marketing suggestions from some of you Guys who are actually selling pens for what they are truly worth. I have spent more money on kits and pen making components than I have ever recieved in income from selling pens.
Its a good job its not my main source of income if it was I would be sleeping under a fly over.

 

[flexi]

Ok, now ordered from Craft Supplies USA, thanks you everyone for your help.

I thought Turners Retreat had links with Craft Supplies, I know I have had bits off them from CS USA.....

 

[Delzerz]

I've been buying the Statesman and Gentleman (regular and Classic, rollerball and fountain) kits from Turners Retreat for many years, I really like the weight and quality of both. Unfortunately Turners Retreat are discontinuing them and there appears to be no other UK supplier. I contacted Dayacom and they confirmed they had no other UK or EU supplier! They will sell to me directly, initially they quoted 300 MOQ but one querying they will come down to 100 MOQ but with increased prices. I'm really not in a position to order this quantity. Anyone else use these kits and have any thoughts? Group purchase maybe?

I think Oliver’s sell them

 

[Delzerz]

I think Olivers sell them

 

[MikeC]

I was at Turners Retreat shop yesterday and they seemed to have a lot of Statesman kits-discounted as well.
I'm sorry, I didn't check on the Gentleman.
They are very helpful on the phone if you care to ring them
Mike